Import Duty from Jersey to UK?

[Scythe]

Hi all,

In light of the recent Brexit import duty situation, I was hoping if someone could advise on the import duty of goods from a Jersey based vendor to myself as a private individual in the UK.

I am looking at purchasing some goods (£700) from Jersey. Would I be liable for VAT & Import Duty?

 

[Surveyor]

https://www.jerseypost.com/help/customs-taxes/import-exporting/

VAT yes. With a quick look I haven't found anything about customs duty.

 

[Pipe & Slippers]

"Jersey (together with the other Crown Dependencies) has also entered into a customs union with the UK which covers all trade in goods which eliminates any customs duty on imports and exports within the union, and adopts a common customs tariff in relations with third countries, to ensure trade between the UK and Jersey is unaffected by Brexit"

 

[PermaChanged]

VAT will be paid at point of export, if it's anything like Guernsey - I got stung selling stuff on the members market and accurately declaring its value!

 

[Surveyor]

VAT will be paid at point of export, if it's anything like Guernsey - I got stung selling stuff on the members market and accurately declaring its value!

According to Jersey Post the VAT can be pre-paid but the recipient will pay if it isn't.

Pre-paying VAT is the quickest and cheapest option to get items to the UK. Alternatively, you can send your item without pre-paying and the recipient will need to pay VAT to claim the item. Expect delays on any item without VAT pre-paid when passing through customs. Additionally, be aware that the recipient of the item will be asked to pay the applicable 20% VAT along with an additional £8 Royal Mail collection charge at the point of delivery.